Post Doctoral Scientist - Concussion & Teen Driving Safety Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Dr. Ginger Yang's program is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for NIH-funded research studies on injury prevention and control in children and adolescents, with a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and teen driving safety. Applicants should have expertise in either traumatic brain injury or teen driving safety and experience with statistical packages such as SAS, STATA, and/or SPSS.

The Fellow conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientist. The appointment is a maximum of seven years. The role involves preparing research for publication and presentation, collaborating with researchers at NCH and The Ohio State University, and working toward research independence and external funding.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field of science.
• Research experience from a PhD program.
• Expertise in either traumatic brain injury or teen driving safety.
• Experience with statistical packages such as SAS, STATA, and/or SPSS.
• Effective interpersonal skills when interacting with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, develop protocols, and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assist in training and supervising technical support staff in techniques essential to the research program.
• Record and analyze research data and assist in developing hypotheses for further investigation.
• Assist with preparing scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborate with ongoing research efforts at NCH or The Ohio State University.
• Work toward research independence, including preparing proposals for and obtaining funding from external granting agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree